O/T Downpour in Storth

by **Christies Child** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:20 pm

In my 20 years living in South Lakes I've never seen the rain come down in such force over such a lengthy period as in the last 60 minutes. Our road is flooded with what looks like at least 6" and the drains can't cope.

by **John L** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:58 pm

Christies Child wrote:In my 20 years living in South Lakes I've never seen the rain come down in such force over such a lengthy period as in the last 60 minutes. Our road is flooded with what looks like at least 6" and the drains can't cope.

Do you think the match will be postponed tomorrow night??? :lol:

by **Crooky MFC** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:01 pm

John L wrote:
Christies Child wrote:In my 20 years living in South Lakes I've never seen the rain come down in such force over such a lengthy period as in the last 60 minutes. Our road is flooded with what looks like at least 6" and the drains can't cope.

Do you think the match will be postponed tomorrow night???

Even if it spits in Morecambe, people worry about the matches being called off.

by **Gnasher** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:03 pm

Looking at a garden in Christie Avenue, I'm guessing the pitch is currently flooded. However the pitch couldn't have better drainage so unless this continues (it doesn't just rain in Storth) then match on.

by **PUNKISDEAD** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:08 pm

Given that everone on the tv told us it was going to lash it down today, are there covers on the pitch :?:

by **Gnasher** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:10 pm

PUNKISDEAD wrote:Given that everone on the tv told us it was going to lash it down today, are there covers on the pitch

Dunno, away stand gets in the way of the pitch.

by **Crooky MFC** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:28 pm

Gnasher wrote:
PUNKISDEAD wrote:Given that everone on the tv told us it was going to lash it down today, are there covers on the pitch

Dunno, away stand gets in the way of the pitch.

No covers, went past the ground at around 5.

by **Mark S** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:33 pm

Dont panic!

Covers would be pointless this far ahead of the match. In fact would covers be of any use at all?

I would hope that the drainage would be slightly more effective on CP than Gnashers back garden! :lol:

by **Gnasher** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:41 pm

Mark S wrote:Dont panic!

Covers would be pointless this far ahead of the match. In fact would covers be of any use at all?

I would hope that the drainage would be slightly more effective on CP than Gnashers back garden!

The pitch floods like anyone's garden, the difference being (as I pointed out) that the drainage couldn't be better so while my girlfriend's garden down Christie will still be soaking 12 hours after it stops raining, the pitch would need watering.

by **Mark S** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:57 pm

Gnasher wrote:
Mark S wrote:Dont panic!

Covers would be pointless this far ahead of the match. In fact would covers be of any use at all?

I would hope that the drainage would be slightly more effective on CP than Gnashers back garden!

The pitch floods like anyone's garden, the difference being (as I pointed out) that the drainage couldn't be better so while my girlfriend's garden down Christie will still be soaking 12 hours after it stops raining, the pitch would need watering.